2 killed in road mishaps in Jyväskylä

Two people were killed in road accidents in the central Town of Jyväskylä, one on Friday night and the second on early Saturday morning, reported the national broadcaster Yle.

In the first accident, a 25-year man perished after the car had crashed into a road sign and hit a tree after the initial impact. There were no other persons riding in the car.

According to the preliminary investigation by the police, the cause of the accident was speeding.

The second accident took place at around 5.00 am on Saturday at the Laukaa-Jyväskylä border.

The driver of about 40 years died after his car had collided with another car. The driver and three passengers riding in the other vehicle were injured.